Fulton County School District

786 Cleveland Avenue. Sw
Atlanta, GA 30315
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Fulton County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 30,661 students in Fulton County School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Georgia.
Public High Schools in Fulton County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
The top ranked public high schools in Fulton County School District are Northview High School, Johns Creek High School and Chattahoochee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Fulton County School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northview High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
107 Schools
534 Schools
# Students
87,988 Students
577,747 Students
# Teachers
6,071 Teachers
35,722 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fulton County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#28 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
48%
39%
51%
40%
46%
40%
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
18%
% Black
42%
37%
% White
25%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,202 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,078 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$1,426 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$1,327 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,202
$14,305
Spending / Student
$15,078
$13,431

Best Fulton County School District Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northview High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10625 Parsons Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828
Gr: 9-12 | 1,586 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Johns Creek High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5575 State Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2138
Gr: 9-12 | 1,859 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Chattahoochee High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5230 Taylor Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,781 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Milton High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13025 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,973 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Alpharetta High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3595 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(470) 254-7640
Gr: 9-12 | 2,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2845 Bethany Bnd
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2883
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Roswell High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11595 King Rd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Centennial High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9310 Scott Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-4230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Global Impact Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 Shaw Drive
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Riverwood International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5900 Raider Dr
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-1980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,716 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Georgia Baptist Children's Home And Family Ministries
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9250 Hutcheson Ferry Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(678) 231-5997
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Westlake High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Union Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(470) 254-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1313.
North Springs High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7447 Roswell Rd
Atlanta, GA 30328
(470) 254-2490
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Fulton Academy Of Virtual Excellence
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6151 Powers Ferry Road Nw
Atlanta, GA 30339
(470) 254-4578
Gr: 2-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Independence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
791 Mimosa Blvd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6339
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Creekside High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7405 Herndon Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,665 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Hapeville Charter Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6045 Buffington Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 766-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Langston Hughes High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7501 Hall Rd
Fairburn, GA 30213
(470) 254-3620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,828 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1919.
Banneker High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6015 Feldwood Rd
Atlanta, GA 30349
(470) 254-3410
Gr: 9-12 | 1,786 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Skyview High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5134 Old National Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30349
(404) 418-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2121.
Tri-cities High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2575 Harris St
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470) 254-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Mcclarin High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3605 Main St
Atlanta, GA 30337
(470) 254-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Innovation Academy
125 Milton Ave
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-5365
Gr: 9-12 | 1,443 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Wellspring Living
3965 Roosevelt Hwy
Atlanta, GA 30303
(678) 246-9998
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 107 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 87,988 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in GA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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